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Information for prospective students

Our world-class research informs the syllabus and development of our courses, which means you'll be learning directly from our findings. Academic staff are involved in teaching from certificate and diploma courses through to postgraduate degrees and study for the award of PhD. Over one thousand students were enrolled on courses in the department during the academic year 2009/10.

Our courses

We provide high-quality courses, at all levels (not sure which course is best for you?):

Certificate and diploma courses

Foundation degrees

  • Please note that all places for 2011 have been filled. The following are descriptions for courses starting in 2012.
  • Science (Foundation Degree): this course equips you with the knowledge and skills you’ll need to tackle the key bioscience issues of the day. On successful completion of this course, you can progress into Year 3 of Birkbeck's BSc science degrees.
  • Pharmacy Practice, Science and Management (Foundation Degree): this is part of the workforce development programme for practising pharmacy technicians and is mapped to the NHS Key Skills Framework to provide a direct link with CPD and Agenda for Change.

Undergraduate courses

  • Please note that all places for 2011 have been filled. The following are descriptions for courses starting in 2012.
  • Biodiversity and Conservation (BSc): this course provides a firm foundation in biological sciences as a preparation for employment or further training; you will have the opportunity to take part in field classes to put your skills into practice.
  • Biomedicine (BSc): this course provides an introduction to medical aspects of biology; it is ideal for students with an interest in health sciences and/or aspiring to a future career in medical research.
  • Chemical and Molecular Biology (BSc): this course examines contemporary biological topics from a distinctly molecular/chemical perspective.
  • Biological Sciences (BSc): this course provides a firm foundation in biological sciences, preparing you for employment or further training.

Postgraduate courses (face-to-face, taught)

Postgraduate courses offered by distance learning

MPhil/PhD degrees

Choosing the right course

Choosing the right course is an important decision, and we want you to be sure that you've made the right choice to come to us. Following is some information to help you:

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Financing your university course from October 2012

Information is available about student loans and financial support for part time and full time students including:

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